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Where Were the Planets on May 8, 2002?
Quick Answer
On May 8, 2002, the Sun was in Taurus (17°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (14% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 8, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°50' Pisces at midnight UTC to 9°43' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°43'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 3°46'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 7°45'58" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 15°28'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 16°44'01" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 12°10'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 14°23'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°34'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°58'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 17°01'41" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°36'37" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 8, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Mars opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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